Fragrant lemon-yellow coronas, each with a ruffled edge, are surrounded by pointed, creamy-white perianth segments. Blooming in early-spring, this heirloom trumpet daffodil is noted for its sturdy habit. An excellent addition to cut flower arrangements. First introduced in 1923, this very pretty heirloom daffodil is a recipient of the AGM.

Garden care: Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep from late summer to early autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head and allow the leaves to die back naturally.

Bulbs produce lovely foliage but no flowers. Either no buds at all appear or those that do are dry and virtually empty of petals. Daffodils (Narcissi) are usually the worst affects, especially multi-headed or double forms.

Spring bulbs, such as daffodils and hyacinths, can be planted whenever the
soil conditions allow. As a rough guide, cover them with about twice as
much soil as the bulb is deep: so that a 5cm (2in) deep bulb would need a
15cm (6in) deep hole so that it

Bulbs are ideal for anyone who rates themselves as 'keen-but-clueless' because they are one of the easiest plants to grow. Provided you plant them at the right time of year at more or less the right depth, they will reward you year after year with a rel

If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'

One of the great things about gardening is being able to look into the future with enthusiasm, and part of that is planting now for next spring. A gardener knows, when handling papery brown bulbs, that these insignificant little things will produce early

It’s far too easy to keep ordering the same old thing, but it’s really worth experimenting because new bulbs are being released all the time, whilst some of the tried and tested are beginning to break down. The best way to try something new is to grow ten

When the days are at their shortest and the sun is sinking lower day by day a winter container can help to improve your fading garden and raise your spirits. Place it by the main door, or in another prominent but sheltered place, and it will be a beacon o